F1 Officially Announces Turbo 1.6-Liter Four-Cylinders For 2013

The grid has been all a-bluster with talk of the coming engine changes for 2013 for months now, but today, it’s official: the 18,000 rpm, 2.4-liter V-8 is now on its deathbed in Formula 1, its 12,000 rpm 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo replacement announced today for the 2013 season. The goal: a “greener” series, cutting fuel consumption by 35…